PSE-IM Undergraduate Student

What You Will Do

The Program Strategy and Execution Information Management (PSE-IM), Records Student Program offers summer and year-round internships for Undergraduate Students. This is an educational program that provides students with relevant records work experience while pursuing a degree. As a student you will contribute to project execution of assisting LANL organizations to identify, prepare, process and scan records in response to the Laboratory's paper reduction milestones and providing deployed records management services support to LANL organizations.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:



  • Desire and ability to work a maximum of 30 hours per week, year-round.
  • Must have an interest in one of the following areas: business administration, project management, information technology, records management, or document control.
  • Proficient in the use of standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, and editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and content.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with outstanding critical, problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
  • Working collaboratively with other team members and students to direct the planning, tasks needed to perform the scope of work assigned.
  • Ability to pick up a box of records around 35 to 50 pounds.


Education/Experience:
  • Must be enrolled at least 12 semester credit hours in an accredited bachelor's degree program. Preferably in the field of Business Administration, Project Management, and Information Systems.
  • Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Desire to have a local school candidate work a maximum of 30 hours per week, year around.
  • Proficiency or experience in identifying records for capture into Documentum and/or database Applications.
  • Advanced keyboarding skills, following property protocol/formats and data-entry experience.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions on records processing activities following records management procedures and practices.
  • Experience and demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and interact with all levels of personnel

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:
  • Candidates must submit a transcript, cover letter, and resume along with the application.
  • A LANL Jobs Account needs to be created/activated via the Student Program How to Apply website, to complete the application process.
Where You Will Work

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/index.php

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:

Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account.
  • Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
  • Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
  • Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated.

Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:

  • Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.
  • From here, you will establish an account with username and password.


Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
  • Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
  • Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.

If you experience any technical issues, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov for assistance.